With the completion of the last section of the asphalt concrete pavement, the first section of the Kibwezi-Kitui Road Project in the East African country of Kenya, undertaken by STECOL Corporation -- a subsidiary of POWERCHINA -- was completed and opened to traffic on Dec 20.

Starting construction on Aug 16, 2017, the project is a cornerstone of Kenya's 2030 Vision Flagship Plan and is an important part of the new Kenyan North-South International Corridor, with a total length of 192 kilometers.

An aerial view of the Kibwezi-Kitui Road Project in Kenya. [Photo/POWERCHINA]

The completion of the project will significantly improve local traffic conditions, increase transportation efficiency and improve residents' living standards.

It will provide new opportunities for the economic development of eastern Kenya and promote the diversified development of Kenya's economy.

Moving forwards, the POWERCHINA project department will continue to make every effort to speed up finishing off the project, while ensuring a high-quality performance.

POWERCHINA workers celebrate the opening of the Kibwezi-Kitui Road Project in Kenya. [Photo/POWERCHINA]